Dingo vs Kunming Wolfdog vs Saarloos Wolfdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dingo	Kunming Wolfdog	Saarloos Wolfdog
Origins	Australia	China	Germany Netherlands
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	466	198	322
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Other Names	Australian Dingo, Australian Native Dog, Maliki, Warrigal, Noggum, Mirigung, Boolomo	Kunming Wolfdog, Chinese Wolfdog	Saarloos Wolfhound
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No set
Price	500-1000	$800-$1200	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Dingo vs Kunming Wolfdog vs Saarloos Wolfdog

Size	Medium	Large	Large
Weight	50-70 pounds (23-32 kg)	66-84 pounds (30-38 kg)	79-90 pounds (36-41 kg)
Avg. Weight	60 pounds (27.5 kg)	75 pounds (34 kg)	84.5 pounds (38.5 kg)
Height	19-23 inches (48-58.5 cm)	25-27 inches (64-68 cm)	24-29.5 inches (60-75 cm)
Avg. Height	21 inches (48-58.5 cm)	26 inches (66 cm)	24-29.5 inches (67.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Dingo vs Kunming Wolfdog vs Saarloos Wolfdog

Coat	Thick Double	Smooth Double	Dense
Colors	Yellow White	Black Light Straw Deep Rust	Blue White Tan Silver Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Dingo requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Kunming Wolfdog requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Saarloos Wolfdog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Dingos shed moderately.	Kunming Wolfdogs shed moderately.	Saarloos Wolfdogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Dingo vs Kunming Wolfdog vs Saarloos Wolfdog

Temperament	Agile Cooperative Restless Aloof Loyal	Intelligent Curious Willing Stubborn	Devoted Independent Proud Energetic Lively Reliable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Dingo's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Kunming Wolfdog is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Saarloos Wolfdog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Dingos are quite easy to train.	Kunming Wolfdogs aren't famous for their trainability.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Dingos are not the most playful dog breed.	The Kunming Wolfdog is a highly playful breed.	Saarloos Wolfdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are easygoing, low-sensitivity dogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Saarloos Wolfdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Dingos may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Kunming Wolfdogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Dingos are known to be antisocial.	Kunming Wolfdogs need a lot of social interaction.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are kinda antisocial.
Barking	Low to Average: The Dingo rarely barks.	Average: The Kunming Wolfdog barks occasionally.	Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Dingos are average watchdogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Dingos strongly protect their territory.	Kunming Wolfdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	High The Dingo has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kunming Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Saarloos Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dingos have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kunming Wolfdogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Saarloos Wolfdogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Dingos have average wanderlust potential.	Kunming Wolfdogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Saarloos Wolfdog is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Dingos have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Kunming Wolfdogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Saarloos Wolfdogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Dingos are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Dingos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Kunming Wolfdogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Saarloos Wolfdogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Dingos love being alone, they need their own free time.	Kunming Wolfdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Saarloos Wolfdogs handle alone time quite well.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Dingo vs Kunming Wolfdog vs Saarloos Wolfdog

Stranger Friendly	Dingos are average friendly towards strangers.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Dingos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Dingos are average friendly towards cats.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Dingos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not dog-friendly.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dingo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kunming Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Saarloos Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dingos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dingos are generally with other pets.	Kunming Wolfdogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Dingos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Kunming Wolfdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Saarloos Wolfdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Dingo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kunming Wolfdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Saarloos Wolfdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Dingo vs Kunming Wolfdog vs Saarloos Wolfdog

Health Issues	Dingos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	Saarloos Wolfdogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Canine Distemper Heart Worms Tapeworms	Bloat Canine Diabetes Mellitus Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease	No set
Life Expectancy	16-20 years	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Dingos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Kunming Wolfdogs are high energy dogs.	Saarloos Wolfdogs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Dingos have an average exercise need.	Kunming Wolfdogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Saarloos Wolfdogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Dingos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Kunming Wolfdogs don't need too much sleep.	Saarloos Wolfdogs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Kunming Wolfdog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Saarloos Wolfdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Dingo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Kunming Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Saarloos Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dingo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Kunming Wolfdog is an average drooler.	The Saarloos Wolfdog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Dingo vs Kunming Wolfdog vs Saarloos Wolfdog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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